North Star Conversations | Unlock Your Potential, Performance & Purpose
Join Will Polston, Business Strategist & Performance Coach, on North Star Conversations the go-to podcast for ambitious entrepreneurs looking to unlock their potential, elevate their performance, and align their business and life with true purpose. Hosted by Will Polston bestselling author, entrepreneur, award winning business strategist and performance coach this weekly show blends solo episodes and in-depth conversations with world-class thinkers, founders, and change-makers from around the globe. Whether you're scaling a business, shifting your mindset, or seeking more clarity and fulfilment, each episode delivers actionable insights. Rooted in Will's North Star mission to help you move from excuses to results and live a life you love, this podcast is designed to help you create lasting impact not just for yourself, but for your family, your team, your community, and the world. Tune in and discover what's possible when you align with your North Star.
Episodes
Originally aired: November 2021
Episode Number: 110
Many people chase success by copying what they see around them: working harder, doing more, and aiming for goals they've never truly questioned. Yet progress often stalls not because of a lack of effort, but because the destination itself isn't clear.
In this episode of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, Actor, Presenter, and Writer Will Richards unpacks how unclear goals...
Originally aired: October 2021
Episode Number: 108
Stress is usually treated as the enemy, but the right kind of stimulation may be exactly what drives focus, flow, and high performance.
In this episode of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, Brain.fm CEO Dan Clark explores the science behind optimal stimulation and why productivity lives in the space between boredom and overload. Learn how engineered music supports peak per...
Bookkeeping Millionaires: Why Most Bookkeepers Fail, The Confidence Crisis Nobody Talks About & The Secret To Building A Global 6-Figure Business From Scratch! - Zoe Whitman & Jo Wood | EP263
Episode Notes
In this episode, I'm joined by Zoe Whitman and Jo Wood, the inspiring co-founders of The Six Figure Bookkeeper. Together, we discuss their journeys from humble beginnings and personal challenges to build...
Originally aired: October 2021
Episode Number: 107
Morning routines are often framed as rigid formulas: wake earlier, do more, and success will follow. In reality, the impact of your mornings has far less to do with the clock and far more to do with how intentionally you begin the day.
In this episode of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, self-styled 'Lazy Entrepreneur' John Lamerton challenges the idea of one-size-fits-al...
Originally aired: September 2021
Episode Number: 104
Most people believe that to feel happier, more fulfilled, or more successful, they need to add more—more effort, more strategies, more achievement. But often, it's what we remove that creates the greatest shift.
In this episode of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, Sunday Times bestselling author, speaker, and executive coach Jamie Smart explores the power of subtractive...
Peak Performance Coach: 90% of Your Problems Are Emotional! Why Unresolved Feelings Secretly Sabotage Your Success, Health and Relationships - Richard Moat | EP 262
Episode Notes
In this episode, I sit down with Richard Moat to explore the powerful link between our emotional wellbeing and peak performance in both business and life. Richard shares his journey from international spo...
Originally aired: September 2021
Episode Number: 103
We often blame our mindset, but it's those emotional snap reactions that decide whether we spiral or progress.
In this episode of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, Co-Founder of Heartfelt Leadership and former UCLA professor of psychiatry Dr. Mark Goulston unpacks what separates a dysfunctional mindset from a functional one, explaining how reactivity, amygdala hijacks, ...
Originally aired: September 2021
Episode Number: 102
We often assume our reactions, habits, and emotional triggers are just "part of who we are", yet so many of the patterns shaping our adult lives were formed long before we were aware of them.
In this episode of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, Wellness Brand Architect & Strategist Louise Rumball unpacks the power of schema therapy and the life-traps we carry from child...
Personal Branding Legend: Entrepreneurs Burn Out & Fail When They Ignore THIS! Why Most Businesses Collapse & The Secret To Lasting Success Revealed - Chris Ducker | EP261
Episode Notes
Join me as I sit down with Chris Ducker, widely recognized as "Mr. Youpreneur," to delve into the world of personal branding, entrepreneurship, and achieving sustainable success. In this episode, we explore the changing lan...
Originally aired: September 2021
Episode Number: 101
We often assume happiness comes from getting what we want, but what if it's actually built from the small choices we make every day?
In this episode of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, triple certified coach, leading business mentor, and award-winning Positive Psychologist MSc Niyc Pidgeon shares how simple daily practices can rewire your thinking, help you thrive unde...
Originally aired: August 2021
Episode Number: 98
Most people think success comes from motivation — but the real secret is consistency, not bursts of inspiration, is what separates high performers from everyone else.
In this episode of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, Founder of M3 Entrepreneur Club and Host of The Business Method Podcast Chris Reynolds breaks down how top achievers stay on track even when motivation fade...
Life Transformation Expert: On Losing Everything (PTSD, Addiction, $3 Million Gone!) & Why Falling Apart Is Your Superpower - Allan Kleynhans | EP260
Episode Notes
Join me in this powerful episode as I reconnect with Allan Kleynhans, an inspiring leader who has transformed immense personal trauma into a force for healing and purpose. Allan shares candid stories from his childhood in South Africa, military ...
Originally aired: August 2021
Episode Number: 97
People often assume time slips away because they're disorganized, but the real challenge is understanding what we're focusing on and why.
In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, award-winning business owner and founder of Mi PA Emma Mills breaks down why time management is a myth and how true productivity begins with mastering priorities, not minutes....
Originally aired: July 2021
Episode Number: 93
Life can feel like it's happening to us, but much of our hardship comes from forgetting that we always have the ability to choose.
In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, award-winning martial arts expert, serial entrepreneur, and empowerment coach Gordon Burcham unpacks how the simple act of choosing becomes the catalyst for every meaningful shift in o...
Originally aired: June 2021
Episode Number: 90
Some setbacks hit harder than failure—they hit your identity.
In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, former professional Rugby Player and Business Consultant Jackson Wray opens up about one of the most difficult moments of his career: the cancelled Barbarians vs. England match, a prestigious opportunity that disappeared overnight after one unexpected d...
Originally aired: June 2021
Episode Number: 89
Peak performance isn't just about talent or training; it depends on the story your mind tells you in the moments no one else can see.
In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, globally respected keynote speaker, transformational coach, and bestselling author Pete Cohen explores the inner world of elite athletes and why reaching the top can sometimes lead ...
Fat Dad To Global Fitness Leader: Why Most Diets FAIL, How To Reverse Chronic Illness, & The Secret To Rapid Body Transformation Success! - Scott Harrison | EP259
Episode Notes
In this episode, I sit down with Scott, founder of the Six Pack Revolution, to discuss his powerful transformation from feeling stuck in negativity to discovering his "ikigai"—life's true purpose—by helping...
Originally aired: June 2021
Episode Number: 88
What happens when curiosity becomes a business strategy and learning turns into a weekly discipline?
In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, multi-award winning serial entrepreneur Dan Murray-Serter shares how a commitment to constant innovation and lifelong learning shaped both his personal growth and the evolution of his brand, and how something that ...
Originally aired: June 2021
Episode Number: 87
Feeling stuck isn't a dead end; it's often the beginning of a new direction.
In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, Personal Development Mentor & Podcast Host Dr. Agi Keramidas unpacks the practical steps and mindset shifts that helped him move from stagnation to fulfillment, and why real change starts with choosing even the smallest spark of inspirati...
Mindset Coach: How To Build Confidence, Overcome Grief & Turn Pain Into Purpose! - Holly Matthews | EP258
Episode Notes
In this episode, I'm joined by Holly Matthews, actress, coach, and founder of The Happy Me Project. We dive into her journey from early TV fame and pop stardom to navigating grief, neurodivergence, and redefining success on her own terms. Holly shares powerful lessons about embracing auth...
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